Trail Running calendar near Ocean Isle Beach 2026-2027

A cross country club competition at Indigo Farms on the North Carolina South Carolina border, held each third Saturday in July. The course is just under four miles through fields and woods and uses combined gender team scoring so every runn..

A trail event at Briar Patch Hunting property featuring a 20K made from repeated 5K loops, relay and individual divisions, and Beer Mile races. Beer or chocolate milk is offered before laps and beer is available to those 21 and older.

A community run at Long Leaf Park offering a timed 5K and a non-timed 1.5 mile fun run, with in-person and virtual options supporting ovarian cancer awareness and research funding.

Monster Dash is a trail 5K at Carolina Beach State Park on October 17, 2026. The day includes a cross country meet for teams and the event raises funds for young runners.

A family friendly trail 5K at Camp Hayes in Coward, SC on November 7, 2026, set on scenic woodland trails and reflecting themes of adventure, faith and the Royal Rangers. The event supports local youth development and community interaction.

A 16 hour endurance event at Carolina Beach State Park where runners repeat a 4.5 mile loop through coastal forest. The race includes an aid station, limited group camping, distance patches and awards, and organized by Punk Rock Ultras.

A lap based endurance event in Florence with 2 hour and 4 hour run and ruck divisions on a 2.5 mile loop; finisher coins, prizes, and proceeds support local trails and parks.

A holiday 5K and 1-mile fun run at Silver Coast Winery with themed course sections, a Santa’s Workshop post-race party, finisher medals, guaranteed shirts for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Combat Vets Motorcycle Association..

A two day ultrarunning event in Wilmington NC on January 15 and 16 2027 offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and relay options with on site camping plus music and event amenities.

A 24 hour endurance run on a USATF certified 1.0806 mile paved loop in The Market Common, Myrtle Beach, with chip timing, an on course aid station, canopy tent area, buckles for 100 miles and prize money for top finishers.

On March 20, 2027 Badwater Cape Fear runs on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, with 50 km and 51.4 mile options that combine island roads and long beach out-and-backs between Cape Fear and Fort Fisher. Ferry access and three aid station loc..

A casual trail run of about three miles through Carolina Beach State Park starting at Good Hops Brewing on June 19, 2027, with two water stations, post-race awards, brewery festivities, and proceeds supporting the local school and state par..